Volkswagen Caddy: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 9.6% of Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests — 85,994 tests out of 893,905. It shows up most on 1998 and 2001 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 264 | 11.0% |
| 1990 | 402 | 11.4% |
| 1991 | 392 | 13.3% |
| 1992 | 334 | 13.5% |
| 1997 | 299 | 15.0% |
| 1998 | 615 | 21.0% |
| 1999 | 1,200 | 16.4% |
| 2000 | 1,486 | 17.6% |
| 2001 | 1,240 | 19.3% |
| 2002 | 2,143 | 14.3% |
| 2003 | 2,373 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 8,832 | 16.6% |
| 2005 | 14,224 | 14.9% |
| 2006 | 20,974 | 15.0% |
| 2007 | 31,266 | 14.9% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 14.8% |
| 2009 | 45,007 | 14.8% |
| 2010 | 60,668 | 15.0% |
| 2011 | 78,308 | 13.9% |
| 2012 | 62,790 | 13.2% |
| 2013 | 78,305 | 11.9% |
| 2014 | 73,796 | 10.2% |
| 2015 | 73,312 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 78,869 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 69,351 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 61,677 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 48,750 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 10,591 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,894 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 502 | 2.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.